Computer Animation Software Reviews
It's not always easy to choose one software package over another. From user-friendliness to functionality, price to package features and extras, there are quite a few influencing factors in the decision of just which computer animation software to try out. This listing offers this Guide's opinion as to how various software packages stack up against each other, and rates them on a scale of one to five.
iClone
While iClone by Reallusion is not a professional animation package, it still delivers a large number of professional-quality features packaged in a format that even the most basic of users can grasp with little to no instruction, bringing the 3D filmmaking experience to a broader audience.
While iClone by Reallusion is not a professional animation package, it still delivers a large number of professional-quality features packaged in a format that even the most basic of users can grasp with little to no instruction, bringing the 3D filmmaking experience to a broader audience.
Anime Studio Pro 5
While Anime Studio 5 definitely isn't a program that you can dive in and start using without at least a passing knowledge of the fundamentals of animation, it still provides a rich, full-featured animation experience that simplifies the process and allows you to produce high quality animations for less effort.
While Anime Studio 5 definitely isn't a program that you can dive in and start using without at least a passing knowledge of the fundamentals of animation, it still provides a rich, full-featured animation experience that simplifies the process and allows you to produce high quality animations for less effort.
The TAB Manga
The TAB Manga is a simplified animation program that may get the job done, but is it worth $200?
The TAB Manga is a simplified animation program that may get the job done, but is it worth $200?
Toon Boom's Flip Boom
Flip Boom is a software package from Toon Boom designed to allow children to learn the basics of animation in a fun, friendly environment.
Flip Boom is a software package from Toon Boom designed to allow children to learn the basics of animation in a fun, friendly environment.
Toon Boom Studio 4
Toon Boom Studio 4 is a unique and advanced animation experience that brings your animations from the page to the PC.
Toon Boom Studio 4 is a unique and advanced animation experience that brings your animations from the page to the PC.
Toon Boom Digital Pro, Personal Learning Edition
Toon Boom Digital Pro eliminates the need for multiple software packages to create a richer, more in-depth animation experience where you can animate from start to finish within a single project.
Toon Boom Digital Pro eliminates the need for multiple software packages to create a richer, more in-depth animation experience where you can animate from start to finish within a single project.
Guide Review: Eovia Carrara 5
If you're patient and willing to learn, Eovia's Carrara 5 could be a great program for you to produce professional-quality 3D images and animations.
If you're patient and willing to learn, Eovia's Carrara 5 could be a great program for you to produce professional-quality 3D images and animations.
Guide Review: Macromedia Flash Professional 8
While Macromedia Flash 8 is a great program that continues the tradition of excellence begun by its previous incarnations, upgrading from Flash MX isn't really essential to continue animating and developing effectively.
While Macromedia Flash 8 is a great program that continues the tradition of excellence begun by its previous incarnations, upgrading from Flash MX isn't really essential to continue animating and developing effectively.
Guide Review: iClone by Reallusion
iClone reminds me a great deal of Bryce's Poser, but advanced to the next level. Even the newest beginning animator can dive right in and have fun tweaking the preset models to create and animate your own "digital you".
iClone reminds me a great deal of Bryce's Poser, but advanced to the next level. Even the newest beginning animator can dive right in and have fun tweaking the preset models to create and animate your own "digital you".
Guide Review: CrazyTalk 4.0
CrazyTalk 4.0 is a stunning revolution in making the creation of human interface animations as easy as the click of a button.
CrazyTalk 4.0 is a stunning revolution in making the creation of human interface animations as easy as the click of a button.
Guide Review: Toon Boom Studio 2.5
Toon Boom Studio has been the choice of many major animation studios for their 2D animation and 2D special effects needs.
Toon Boom Studio has been the choice of many major animation studios for their 2D animation and 2D special effects needs.
Guide Review: Xara 3D 6.0
Xara 3D 6.0 is a great 3D animation program for beginners or those with simple needs for their animations and 3D designs.
Xara 3D 6.0 is a great 3D animation program for beginners or those with simple needs for their animations and 3D designs.
Guide Review: Macromedia Flash MX 2004
While Flash MX can be a tad confusing for the unitiated, Macromedia once again comes through with a stellar improvement on its renowned Flash 2D animation and application design software.
While Flash MX can be a tad confusing for the unitiated, Macromedia once again comes through with a stellar improvement on its renowned Flash 2D animation and application design software.